Louis Vuitton 2021 EDP

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Symphony

by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud

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Louis Vuitton Symphony is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud. Symphony opens with Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Ginger, and dries down to a base of Bergamot. Louis Vuitton's Symphony carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Symphony smells glorious, but you'll need deep pockets and a high tolerance for simplicity. It's a crowd-pleasing citrus bomb, polarising some with its price tag and basic profile, but enchanting others with its sheer quality and shocking longevity for a freshie. Most agree it's fantastic but not worth the price.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Luxurious
  • Relaxed
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Symphony Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Grapefruit100%
Heartas listed
Ginger100%
Baseas listed
Bergamot100%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, clean, and uplifting nature makes it ideal for casual wear and sport, with its impressive longevity providing assurance. While not overtly formal, its refined citrus can pass for a relaxed date or a moderate office environment, as long as it's not over-sprayed.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

A vibrant burst of grapefruit and bergamot explodes on the skin, delivering an effervescent, almost candied citrus zing. This sparkling opening is expertly balanced by a subtle, fresh kick of ginger, adding depth without disrupting the overarching clean and uplifting aroma. The scent maintains a remarkably linear profile, staying true to its initial zesty and sweet character, eventually settling into a cozy, musky base that defies typical citrus short-comings.

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Where to buy

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